theo-

American

a combining form meaning “god,” used in the formation of compound words.

theocrat.

theo- British

combining form

indicating God or gods

theology

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Etymology

Origin of theo-

< Greek, combining form of theós

Example Sentences

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Researcher Theo Nencini of Sciences Po Grenoble said: "The entire direction of the regime will depend on the choice of the new supreme leader."

From Barron's

Defence Minister Theo Francken said the tanker was escorted to the port of Zeebrugge after being intercepted in Belgium's exclusive economic zone.

From Barron's

Theo Browne, founder and CEO of the AI startup T3 Chat, told MarketWatch that 16 million exchanges is “really not much,” noting that his business hits that volume of usage most months.

From MarketWatch

But the court heard that, two months later, the family received a letter from the council stating that maintenance of Theo's plan would be ceased with immediate effect.

From BBC

No consultation had taken place with the family or Theo's school.

From BBC

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